Research Technician II- Forti Lab
The Research Technician II at Confidential Client supports NIH-funded projects developing and validating non-invasive optical technologies to monitor brain physiology after pediatric traumatic brain injury. The role involves conducting in vivo large-animal experiments, operating and troubleshooting optical instrumentation, maintaining laboratory documentation, and assisting with data analysis and scientific communication. This position offers hands-on experience in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and translational research within a collaborative lab environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Research Technician II to support an NIH-funded, translational research project focused on non-invasive optical monitoring of brain physiology after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This entry-level, full-time role provides hands-on experience with diffuse optical technologies, instrumentation setup and validation, in vivo large-animal experiments, and basic data processing. This is a strong opportunity for candidates interested in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, medical device development, and translational lab work.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with optical measurements during in vivo large-animal experiments.
- Prepare, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot optical instrumentation and experimental equipment.
- Support instrument characterization and validation using tissue-simulating optical phantoms.
- Record experimental procedures and results; maintain organized laboratory and study documentation.
- Assist with preliminary data processing, figure preparation, and experimental summaries.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and workspaces; follow proper disposal procedures for reagents and specimens.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of standard operating procedures and experimental protocols.
- Participate in lab meetings, seminars, and collaborative research activities.
- Perform routine tests and experiments under the direction of senior researchers.
- Maintain lab notebooks, logs, and data organization for reproducibility and compliance.
Who You Are / Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED — Required
- Associate’s Degree — Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree — Preferred
Experience
- Minimum: At least one (1) year of related classroom experience or completion of a technical training program and research laboratory experience — Required
- Preferred: Two (2) years of related classroom experience or technical training and research lab experience
Skills & Abilities
- Intermediate understanding of laboratory procedures, protocols, and equipment.
- Basic exposure to experimental techniques and scientific analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Basic data handling and familiarity with preparing charts/figures.
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Experience with optical instrumentation or diffuse optical measurement methods.
- Interest or coursework in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related fields.
- Basic programming or data-analysis experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is a plus.
Compensation & Conditions
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary range: $43,900 — $54,800 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
- Offers may vary based on experience, skills, and location. Salary shown is for full-time positions; part-time pay will be pro-rated.
Health & Compliance
- As a condition of employment, employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient-facing responsibilities may be required to receive an annual influenza vaccine, per Confidential Client policy.
- Any required background checks, vaccinations, or credential verifications will be communicated during the hiring process.
Why Join
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge optical technologies and translational animal models.
- Work alongside principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, students, and cross-disciplinary collaborators.
- Build skills applicable to biomedical device development, neuroscience research, and academic publishing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Confidential Client is committed to fair and inclusive hiring. Applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the hiring process.
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